Senior Manager of Engineering, Twitch
$166.4-287.7k
Office located in Irvine, CA
Gaming-focused livestream platform
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Gaming-focused livestream platform
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$166.4-287.7k
Office located in Irvine, CA
1001+ employees
Company mission
To empower live communities on the internet.
Role
Who you are
- 3+ years of experience as an engineering manager
- 5+ years of experience in software development
- Experience running the day-to-day operations of software engineering projects of significant complexity
- Experience in hiring and developing engineers under your leadership
Desirable
- Experience with languages/frameworks we use at Twitch: Golang, Typescript/React
- Familiarity with video delivery concepts and systems
- Familiarity with Twitch, gaming, and/or streaming on Twitch
What the job involves
- We are seeking a Sr. Software Development Manager to lead our Video Platform team. This team is responsible for building and maintaining the systems that ensure that Twitch can deliver the best possible video experience to Viewers and Creators.
- You will support a team of software developers and partner with product managers, technical program managers and other engineering teams from across the business
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the Video Platform team including responsibility for production systems, team rituals (standup, sprint planning, weekly operations review, etc.) and interfacing with other engineering teams, product managers and technical program managers
- Be responsible for the growth, development, and performance management of software engineers under your leadership
- Contribute to strategic planning and partner with product managers and technical program managers to develop a strong vision for Twitch’s video platform
Our take
Twitch is the world's leading video platform for gamers, allowing users to livestream gaming sessions and curate a dedicated community for their content. By dedicating the platform to gaming alone, it has amassed a loyal following of fans, and been able to launch its Partner Program where streamers can monetize their livestreams, incorporate corporate partnerships, and even attend TwitchCon, a convention where dedicated gamers can socialise.
Twitch's acquisition by Amazon in 2014 saw its viewers double in a year, bringing the platform to a wider audience. However, with YouTube streaming popularity on the rise, it has big competition to contend with, as some popular streamers prefer going live on the video giant. Interestingly, a recent move by the platform was to enable its partner streamers to make live content on other platforms - previously inhibited by its exclusivity clause - which may combat the possibility of losing streamers permanently to YouTube.
In 2022, Twitch had to contend with backlash for its proposal to cut creator income by reducing their cut of subscription earnings. However, with the plan only affecting a minute number of creators, the controversy appears to have died down. Needless to say, Twitch is for now entirely comfortable in the market - with possible plans to extend past gaming bringing the chance to generate more popularity yet.
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Insights
4% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Sep 2013
$20m
SERIES C
Sep 2012
$15m
SERIES B
Total funding: $43m
Company benefits
- Remote-friendly Workplace
- Global No-Meeting Days and Company Holidays
- Development Opportunities from Coaching and Mentorship to Live Workshops and e-Learnings
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability Insurance
- 401(k), Maternity and Parental Leave
- Flexible PTO
- Commuter Benefits
- Amazon Employee Discount
- Monthly Contribution and Discounts for Wellness Related Activities and Programs (e.g., gym memberships, off-site massages),
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Served Daily
- Free Snacks and Beverages
Company HQ
Belden Place, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Emmett Shear
(CEO)Previously co-founded Justin.TV and Kiko Software.
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